Tag: Indonesia
Armed group fires at plane carrying election materials
A plane carrying election materials and police officers to oversee gubernatorial elections in the Indonesian province of Papua came under…
Indonesia: Radical cleric sentenced to death
An Indonesian court on Friday sentenced to death radical cleric Aman Abdurrahman for inciting Islamic State-influenced militants to carry out…
Ferry disaster: Divers, underwater drone join search
Divers and an underwater drone on Wednesday joined a fleet of rescue vessels in Indonesia’s search for no fewer than…
Rescuers search for victims of ferry accident
The search for victims of a ferry that sank in the lake of an ancient super-volcano crater in Indonesia would…
Indonesia shuts down thousands of radicalism websites
The Indonesian government on Monday started blocking thousands of websites containing radicalism and will continue to check the internet as…
Home-made alcohol kills 82 in Indonesia – Police
Police on Wednesday said 82 people died on Indonesia’s Java island after drinking home-made alcohol.
Bali volcano: Some flights resume amid continued eruption
Eruptions continued on Thursday from Indonesia’s Mount Agung volcano, located on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali, but some normal operations…
Indonesia threatens to block WhatsApp messaging over obscene content
Indonesia on Monday vowed to block Facebook Inc’s WhatsApp Messenger within 48 hours if the service did not ensure that…
‘Administrative error’ blocked Indonesia military chief’s travel – U.S.
Indonesia’s military chief was temporarily barred from travelling to the U.S. due to an “administrative error”, the U.S. embassy in…
Nigeria, Indonesia Agree To Strengthen Economic Ties
Nigeria and Indonesia will work together to increase the level of economic cooperation between both countries, according to Vice President…
Nigeria, Indonesia to strengthen economic ties – Osinbajo
Nigeria and Indonesia will work together to increase the level of economic cooperation between both countries, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo…
Osinbajo departs for EITI Conference in Indonesia
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo left the country on Sunday on a two-day working visit to the Republic of Indonesia, a…
Indonesian Judge Jailed 8 Years For Corruption
An Indonesian Court on Monday sentenced a Constitutional Court judge to eight years in prison for corruption.
Indonesian anti-drugs chief suggests ghosts as prison guards
Indonesia’s anti-drugs chief, frustrated by rampant drug trade in prisons, has suggested jails be guarded by ghosts because they cannot…
Indonesia Imposes Travel Ban On Trump’s Business Partner
Indonesian authorities have imposed a travel ban on tycoon and politician Hary Tanoesoedibjo, who is building resorts to be managed…